Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.

Point Of Attraction

Tam Coc

In the Ninh Binh province of Northern Vietnam is Tam Coc, which translates to English as three caves.

My Khe Beach

The most scenic spot in Da Nang is arguably My Khe Beach. Also known as China Beach, this was where US servicemen were helicoptered in for R&R during the Vietnam War.

Cham Islands

Several miles off the coast of Hoi An is a cluster of mountainous isles known as the Cham Islands.

Imperial Citadel

For nearly 150 years until World War II, the Imperial Citadel of Hue served as the capital of Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty.

My Son

More than 1,600 years ago, the Chan people of Vietnam began construction on dozens of Hindu temples near the village of Duy Phú.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is Vietnam’s most popular seaside resort town located along the second most beautiful bays in the country.